343 is Reportedly Losing Another Longtime Halo Developer

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Leadership at Halo Infinite developer 343 Industries appears to be in flux as another lead member of the development team reportedly departs from the studio. The departure comes just days after co-founder Bonnie Ross announced her own departure from the Halo Infinite development studio.

A new report by Windows Central reveals David Berger, the lead developer for Halo Infinite's Slipspace Engine, is leaving 343 Industries. Berger led technical development in the mainline Halo series for several years including Halo 4, Halo 5, and Halo Infinite. Berger also worked on classic Xbox titles such asMechwarrior and Too Human. Although the departure has not been directly confirmed by Microsoft or 343 Industries, sources close to Windows Central claim Berger's departure is accurate.

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The report of Berger's departure from 343 Industries comes roughly two days after former boss Bonnie Ross left the company. Ross departed Microsoft after 27 years to attend to family matters at home, and 15 years of her tenure at the company focused on leading efforts for the Halo franchise. The staff departures come two weeks after 343 Industries announced its updated Halo Infinite roadmap, which includes the cancellation of the local split-screen feature for campaign co-op. As a result, some of the Halo community has been criticizing Microsoft and 343 Industries for its lack of direction and slow pace of development for Halo Infinite.

Following the departure of Bonnie Ross from 343 Industries, three new leadership positions were created according to Windows Central. 343 Industries is restructuring with Pierre Hintze as the new studio head, Elizabeth Van Wyck leading business and operations, and Bryan Koski taking